Slovenia is a country full of contrasts, offering a whole host of exciting places to see, landscapes to admire and great hostels to stay in. With such a range of areas to explore, this Central European country is ideal for all types of group trips. From educational travel focusing on subjects such as history, art or language studies, to extracurricular school and college group travel, to active sports trips with groups of friends, HI Groups hostels in Slovenia provide safe, cost-effective and quality-assured accommodation for groups of all kinds.

Whether you want an active trip rafting, canoeing or mountaineering – or a more relaxing break sightseeing or chilling out by a thermal lake, Slovenia provides the perfect way to do it all on a budget.

June-August is the ideal time to discover the history, culture and spectacular scenery of Australia’s Top End. Camp under the stars, paddle in a billabong, see crocodiles in the wild at Kakadu National Park, watch the unique Camel Cup in the desert city of Alice Springs or sit back and enjoy outdoor movies at Darwin’s Deckchair Cinema. This time of year is also dry with warm conditions that match any great European summer. Mid-year is also festival season in the Northern Territory, making it the perfect time to visit Australia.

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